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Jeffersontown, Kentucky

Introduction to Jeffersontown, Kentucky

Jeffersontown, Kentucky, in Jefferson county, is 11 miles E of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is in the Louisville area. There are 26,633 residents in Jeffersontown.

Jeffersontown History

The first settlers came to Jeffersontown by the late 1790s. Abraham Bruner was the first to visualize the area as a town in 1794. It was then known as Brunerstown. The Jefferson County Court established the town of Jefferson in 1797. Later on, the name of the city was changed to Jeffersontown. The city was named in honor of Thomas Jefferson.

Jeffersontown and nearby Attractions

  • Sky View Park
  • Farmington Historic Home
  • E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park
  • Thomas Edison House
  • The Jeffersontown Historical Museum

Things To Do In Jeffersontown

In Jeffersontown, tourists can take a look around the Jeffersontown Historical Museum. Other notable attractions include the Farmington Historic Home and Thomas Edison House. The E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park provides amenities for several different types of recreational opportunities. The Sky View Park is also a popular destination. The Gaslight Festival is hosted by Jeffersontown in every September.

Jeffersontown Transportation

Louisville International - Standiford Field Airport provides air transportation opportunities.

Jeffersontown Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at University of Louisville, Sullivan University, Bellarmine University, and Jefferson Community College.

High Points

Jeffersontown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Jeffersontown Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 12%Jeffersontown Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 14%Jeffersontown Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 14%Jeffersontown Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Jeffersontown Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 17%Jeffersontown Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Jeffersontown Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 18%Jeffersontown College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Jeffersontown People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Jeffersontown, KY

Comparing Jeffersontown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men79
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Female Share of the Population74
Age of the Population63
Male Share of the Population47
Senior Citizens42
Racial Diversity49

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size48

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times75
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use38
Walking and Biking to Work28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents62
People Living Alone53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime95

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